Look out for the smaller homes in the nicer neighborhoods. Those are the ones they tend to go for.
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Commercial Structures
- Hurst Hydraulics, 3701 Creekmont Dr. 77091
Residences
- 3431 McIlhenny St. 77004
- 4306 Jack St. 77006
- 326 Terrace Dr. 77007 (new construction by C.B. Cooper Construction)
- 334 Yale St. 77007
- 6816 Eastwood St. 77021
- 401 Julia St. 77022
- 10511 Sagepine Ln. 77089 (garage)
Photo of 334 Yale St.: HAR
Look at the beautiful proportions in these old neglected houses. They’re small, and impractical and run down, but as examples of how to compose a fine balanced façade, there are no contemporary rivals.
I drive this little house all the time on Yale Street and have always loved it. It reminds me of a favorite childhood book, “The Little House.” Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like this little house will be saved as the big city grows up around it…
http://www.amazon.com/Little-House-Virginia-Lee-Burton/dp/039525938X
Most old homes also ‘fit’ their lots with pleasing proportions. (big trees necessary for shade & the yards accommodating vegetable gardens, etc)
@ Sadz:
Awww!
Aw, man, I drive by that house all the time. Too bad-I bet the flooring in that house would be pretty nice to recycle. And some of that old growth pine shiplap. I have seen rustic tables and such made out of that stuff.
Wow, it’s finally getting torn down. I’ve watched it slowly degrade over the years, and held a slight glimmer of hope it would be restored when the fresh paint went up on the fornt and permits showed up in the window. I’m sorry to see it go.